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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.56, 166.24 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.56, 166.24 and 106.72 is: 160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.56 : 166.24 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.56/166.24 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.56x = 166.24 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.56x = 17,741.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,741.13/110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.47

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