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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.56, 165.44 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.56, 165.44 and 104.48 is: 156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.56 : 165.44 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.56/165.44 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.56x = 165.44 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.56x = 17,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285.17/110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.34

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