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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.33, 165.16 and 71.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.33, 165.16 and 71.73 is: 107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.33 : 165.16 = 71.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.33/165.16 = 71.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.33x = 165.16 × 71.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.33x = 11,846.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,846.15/110.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.37

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