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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.99, 166.14 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.99, 166.14 and 72.38 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.99 : 166.14 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.99/166.14 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.99x = 166.14 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.99x = 12,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,024.38/110.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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