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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.75, 165.90 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.75, 165.90 and 98.60 is: 147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.75 : 165.90 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.75/165.90 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.75x = 165.90 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.75x = 16,357.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,357.74/110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.70

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