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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 165.96 and 62.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 165.96 and 62.66 is: 93.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 165.96 = 62.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/165.96 = 62.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 165.96 × 62.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 10,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,399.05/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.92

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