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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.61, 164.93 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.61, 164.93 and 100.35 is: 149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.61 : 164.93 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.61/164.93 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.61x = 164.93 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.61x = 16,550.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,550.22/110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.63

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