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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.76, 165.39 and 97.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.76, 165.39 and 97.64 is: 145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.76 : 165.39 = 97.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.76/165.39 = 97.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.76x = 165.39 × 97.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.76x = 16,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147.85/110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.79

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