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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 165.90 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 165.90 and 99.32 is: 148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 165.90 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/165.90 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 165.90 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 16,477.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,477.19/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.82

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