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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.99, 166.50 and 65.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.99, 166.50 and 65.31 is: 97.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.99 : 166.50 = 65.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.99/166.50 = 65.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.99x = 166.50 × 65.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.99x = 10,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,874.12/110.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.97

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