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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 165.36 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 165.36 and 95.56 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 165.36 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/165.36 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 165.36 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 15,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,801.80/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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