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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.13, 165.18 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.13, 165.18 and 55.28 is: 82.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.13 : 165.18 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.13/165.18 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.13x = 165.18 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.13x = 9,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,130.32/110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.90

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