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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.30, 165.41 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.30, 165.41 and 66.96 is: 100.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.30 : 165.41 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.30/165.41 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.30x = 165.41 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.30x = 11,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,075.77/110.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.42

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