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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.64, 166.22 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.64, 166.22 and 72.19 is: 108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.64 : 166.22 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.64/166.22 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.64x = 166.22 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.64x = 11,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,999.42/110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.45

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