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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.40, 165.58 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.40, 165.58 and 71.84 is: 107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.40 : 165.58 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.40/165.58 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.40x = 165.58 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.40x = 11,895.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,895.27/110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.75

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