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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.06, 164.95 and 52.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.06, 164.95 and 52.31 is: 78.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.06 : 164.95 = 52.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.06/164.95 = 52.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.06x = 164.95 × 52.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.06x = 8,629.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,629.11/110.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.40

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