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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.30, 164.71 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.30, 164.71 and 98.66 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.30 : 164.71 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.30/164.71 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.30x = 164.71 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.30x = 16,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,250.45/110.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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