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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.90, 166.41 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.90, 166.41 and 72.27 is: 108.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.90 : 166.41 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.90/166.41 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.90x = 166.41 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.90x = 12,026.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,026.45/110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.44

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