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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110, 165.12 and 58.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110, 165.12 and 58.72 is: 88.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 165.12 = 58.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/165.12 = 58.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 165.12 × 58.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 9,695.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,695.85/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.14

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