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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.62, 166.38 and 109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.62, 166.38 and 109.63 is: 164.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.62 : 166.38 = 109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.62/166.38 = 109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.62x = 166.38 × 109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.62x = 18,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,240.24/110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.89

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