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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.39, 165.87 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.39, 165.87 and 71.96 is: 108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.39 : 165.87 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.39/165.87 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.39x = 165.87 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.39x = 11,935.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,935.18/110.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.12

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