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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.65, 166.36 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.65, 166.36 and 99.53 is: 148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.65 : 166.36 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.65/166.36 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.65x = 166.36 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.65x = 16,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,557.54/111.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.31

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