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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 165.43 and 97.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 165.43 and 97.35 is: 145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 165.43 = 97.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/165.43 = 97.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 165.43 × 97.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 16,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104.91/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.46

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