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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.06, 164.87 and 52.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.06, 164.87 and 52.11 is: 78.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.06 : 164.87 = 52.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.06/164.87 = 52.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.06x = 164.87 × 52.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.06x = 8,591.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,591.65/110.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.06

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