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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.10, 166.72 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.10, 166.72 and 110.24 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.10 : 166.72 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.10/166.72 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.10x = 166.72 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.10x = 18,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,379.21/111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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