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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 166.29 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 166.29 and 65.14 is: 97.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 166.29 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/166.29 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 166.29 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 10,832.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,832.08/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.72

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