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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.74, 165.96 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.74, 165.96 and 72.16 is: 108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.74 : 165.96 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.74/165.96 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.74x = 165.96 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.74x = 11,975.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,975.67/110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.14

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