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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.98, 166.36 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.98, 166.36 and 72.48 is: 108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.98 : 166.36 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.98/166.36 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.98x = 166.36 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.98x = 12,057.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,057.77/110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.65

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