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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.21, 164.96 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.21, 164.96 and 84.50 is: 126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.21 : 164.96 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.21/164.96 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.21x = 164.96 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.21x = 13,938.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,938.30/110.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.47

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