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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.02, 165.08 and 55.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.02, 165.08 and 55.96 is: 83.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.02 : 165.08 = 55.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.02/165.08 = 55.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.02x = 165.08 × 55.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.02x = 9,237.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,237.88/110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.97

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