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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.87, 166.17 and 65.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.87, 166.17 and 65.10 is: 97.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.87 : 166.17 = 65.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.87/166.17 = 65.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.87x = 166.17 × 65.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.87x = 10,818.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,818.17/110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.58

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