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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.04, 165.06 and 53.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.04, 165.06 and 53.08 is: 79.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.04 : 165.06 = 53.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.04/165.06 = 53.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.04x = 165.06 × 53.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.04x = 8,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761.38/110.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.62

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