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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.21, 165.32 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.21, 165.32 and 97.49 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.21 : 165.32 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.21/165.32 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.21x = 165.32 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.21x = 16,116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,116.96/110.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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