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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.32, 165.38 and 71.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.32, 165.38 and 71.81 is: 107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.32 : 165.38 = 71.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.32/165.38 = 71.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.32x = 165.38 × 71.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.32x = 11,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,875.94/110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.65

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