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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.26, 165.09 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.26, 165.09 and 97.50 is: 145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.26 : 165.09 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.26/165.09 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.26x = 165.09 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.26x = 16,096.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,096.71/110.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.99

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