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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.23, 165.40 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.23, 165.40 and 108.41 is: 162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.23 : 165.40 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.23/165.40 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.23x = 165.40 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.23x = 17,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,930.54/110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.66

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