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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.35, 165.57 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.35, 165.57 and 99.64 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.35 : 165.57 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.35/165.57 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.35x = 165.57 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.35x = 16,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,497.39/110.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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