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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 166.20 and 72.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 166.20 and 72.37 is: 108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 166.20 = 72.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/166.20 = 72.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 166.20 × 72.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 12,027.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,027.06/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.43

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