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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110, 164.98 and 35.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110, 164.98 and 35.88 is: 53.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 164.98 = 35.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/164.98 = 35.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 164.98 × 35.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 5,919.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,919.48/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.81

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