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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.69, 165.39 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.69, 165.39 and 96.78 is: 144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.69 : 165.39 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.69/165.39 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.69x = 165.39 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.69x = 16,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,006.44/110.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.61

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