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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.24, 165.35 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.24, 165.35 and 102.72 is: 154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.24 : 165.35 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.24/165.35 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.24x = 165.35 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.24x = 16,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,984.24/110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.07

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