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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 165.91 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 165.91 and 72.04 is: 108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 165.91 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/165.91 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 165.91 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 11,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,952.16/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.10

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