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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.66, 165.78 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.66, 165.78 and 106.61 is: 159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.66 : 165.78 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.66/165.78 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.66x = 165.78 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.66x = 17,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,672.98/110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.71

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