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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.59, 165.83 and 64.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.59, 165.83 and 64.95 is: 97.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.59 : 165.83 = 64.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.59/165.83 = 64.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.59x = 165.83 × 64.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.59x = 10,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,769.50/110.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.39

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