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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.81, 165.02 and 104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.81, 165.02 and 104.87 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.81 : 165.02 = 104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.81/165.02 = 104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.81x = 165.02 × 104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.81x = 17,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,304.30/110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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