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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.89, 166.40 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.89, 166.40 and 72.48 is: 108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.89 : 166.40 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.89/166.40 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.89x = 166.40 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.89x = 12,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,061.61/110.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.77

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