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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 165.60 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 165.60 and 108.08 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 165.60 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/165.60 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 165.60 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 17,898.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,898.05/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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