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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.23, 166.12 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.23, 166.12 and 99.41 is: 149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.23 : 166.12 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.23/166.12 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.23x = 166.12 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.23x = 16,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,513.84/110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.82

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