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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.61, 165.83 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.61, 165.83 and 100.58 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.61 : 165.83 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.61/165.83 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.61x = 165.83 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.61x = 16,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,677.85/110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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