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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 165.44 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 165.44 and 99.90 is: 149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 165.44 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/165.44 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 165.44 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 16,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,526.96/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.30

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