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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 165.64 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 165.64 and 109.49 is: 163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 165.64 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/165.64 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 165.64 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 18,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,135.92/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.83

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