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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.06, 164.97 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.06, 164.97 and 55.89 is: 83.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.06 : 164.97 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.06/164.97 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.06x = 164.97 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.06x = 9,220.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,220.17/110.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.78

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