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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.02, 165.33 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.02, 165.33 and 105.97 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.02 : 165.33 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.02/165.33 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.02x = 165.33 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.02x = 17,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,520.02/110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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