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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 165.38 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 165.38 and 104.07 is: 155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 165.38 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/165.38 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 165.38 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 17,211.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,211.10/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.78

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