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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 165.96 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 165.96 and 97.19 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 165.96 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/165.96 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 165.96 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 16,128.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,128.82/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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