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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.84, 166.30 and 72.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.84, 166.30 and 72.29 is: 108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.84 : 166.30 = 72.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.84/166.30 = 72.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.84x = 166.30 × 72.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.84x = 12,022.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,022.06/110.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.47

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