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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.01, 164.95 and 52.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.01, 164.95 and 52.21 is: 78.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.01 : 164.95 = 52.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.01/164.95 = 52.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.01x = 164.95 × 52.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.01x = 8,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,612.04/110.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.28

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