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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 165.76 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 165.76 and 108.32 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 165.76 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/165.76 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 165.76 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 17,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,955.12/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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