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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.23, 165.65 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.23, 165.65 and 96.12 is: 144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.23 : 165.65 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.23/165.65 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.23x = 165.65 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.23x = 15,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,921.80/110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.44

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