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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.75, 165.94 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.75, 165.94 and 72.18 is: 108.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.75 : 165.94 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.75/165.94 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.75x = 165.94 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.75x = 11,977.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,977.37/110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.15

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