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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 165.74 and 97.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 165.74 and 97.36 is: 145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 165.74 = 97.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/165.74 = 97.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 165.74 × 97.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 16,136.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,136.45/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.74

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