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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.31, 165.69 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.31, 165.69 and 100.23 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.31 : 165.69 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.31/165.69 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.31x = 165.69 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.31x = 16,607.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,607.11/110.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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