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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.97, 166.64 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.97, 166.64 and 97.56 is: 146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.97 : 166.64 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.97/166.64 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.97x = 166.64 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.97x = 16,256.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256.91/110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.50

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