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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.75, 166.51 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.75, 166.51 and 103.62 is: 155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.75 : 166.51 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.75/166.51 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.75x = 166.51 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.75x = 17,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,253.77/110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.79

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