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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.23, 165.21 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.23, 165.21 and 71.62 is: 107.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.23 : 165.21 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.23/165.21 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.23x = 165.21 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.23x = 11,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,832.34/110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.34

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