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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 166.24 and 62.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 166.24 and 62.72 is: 94.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 166.24 = 62.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/166.24 = 62.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 166.24 × 62.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 10,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,426.57/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.17

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