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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.29, 165.43 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.29, 165.43 and 103.60 is: 155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.29 : 165.43 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.29/165.43 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.29x = 165.43 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.29x = 17,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,138.77/110.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.40

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