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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 166.07 and 97.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 166.07 and 97.29 is: 145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 166.07 = 97.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/166.07 = 97.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 166.07 × 97.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 16,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156.46/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.61

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