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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.54, 165.68 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.54, 165.68 and 99.14 is: 148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.54 : 165.68 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.54/165.68 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.54x = 165.68 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.54x = 16,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,424.56/110.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.58

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