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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.16, 165.25 and 37.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.16, 165.25 and 37.04 is: 55.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.16 : 165.25 = 37.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.16/165.25 = 37.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.16x = 165.25 × 37.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.16x = 6,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,120.86/110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.56

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