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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.78, 166.30 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.78, 166.30 and 65.14 is: 97.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.78 : 166.30 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.78/166.30 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.78x = 166.30 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.78x = 10,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,832.78/110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.79

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