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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.87, 166.38 and 65.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.87, 166.38 and 65.23 is: 97.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.87 : 166.38 = 65.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.87/166.38 = 65.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.87x = 166.38 × 65.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.87x = 10,852.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,852.14/110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.88

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