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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 166.40 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 166.40 and 95.52 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 166.40 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/166.40 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 166.40 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 15,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,894.53/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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