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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.45, 165.23 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.45, 165.23 and 96.16 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.45 : 165.23 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.45/165.23 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.45x = 165.23 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.45x = 15,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,888.52/110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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