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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.45, 165.60 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.45, 165.60 and 71.88 is: 107.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.45 : 165.60 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.45/165.60 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.45x = 165.60 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.45x = 11,903.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,903.33/110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.78

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