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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 165.34 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 165.34 and 96.22 is: 143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 165.34 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/165.34 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 165.34 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 15,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,909.01/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.58

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