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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.53, 165.16 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.53, 165.16 and 104.68 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.53 : 165.16 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.53/165.16 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.53x = 165.16 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.53x = 17,288.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,288.95/110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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