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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 166.26 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 166.26 and 95.60 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 166.26 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/166.26 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 166.26 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 15,894.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,894.46/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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