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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 165.71 and 72.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 165.71 and 72.07 is: 108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 165.71 = 72.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/165.71 = 72.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 165.71 × 72.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 11,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,942.49/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.01

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