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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.65, 165.88 and 71.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.65, 165.88 and 71.63 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.65 : 165.88 = 71.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.65/165.88 = 71.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.65x = 165.88 × 71.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.65x = 11,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,882.80/110.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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