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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.60, 164.98 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.60, 164.98 and 105.20 is: 156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.60 : 164.98 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.60/164.98 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.60x = 164.98 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.60x = 17,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,355.90/110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.92

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