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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.75, 165.87 and 96.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.75, 165.87 and 96.42 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.75 : 165.87 = 96.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.75/165.87 = 96.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.75x = 165.87 × 96.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.75x = 15,993.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,993.19/110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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