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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.40, 165.96 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.40, 165.96 and 99.04 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.40 : 165.96 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.40/165.96 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.40x = 165.96 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.40x = 16,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,436.68/110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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