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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 165.38 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 165.38 and 106.16 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 165.38 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/165.38 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 165.38 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 17,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,556.74/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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