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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.18, 166.10 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.18, 166.10 and 97.04 is: 146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.18 : 166.10 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.18/166.10 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.18x = 166.10 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.18x = 16,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,118.34/110.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.29

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