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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.21, 165.47 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.21, 165.47 and 99.48 is: 149.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.21 : 165.47 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.21/165.47 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.21x = 165.47 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.21x = 16,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,460.46/110.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.36

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