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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.97, 166.11 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.97, 166.11 and 72.33 is: 108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.97 : 166.11 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.97/166.11 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.97x = 166.11 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.97x = 12,014.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,014.74/110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.27

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