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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.43, 165.51 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.43, 165.51 and 98.21 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.43 : 165.51 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.43/165.51 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.43x = 165.51 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.43x = 16,255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,255.15/110.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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