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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.17, 165.32 and 56.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.17, 165.32 and 56.12 is: 84.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.17 : 165.32 = 56.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.17/165.32 = 56.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.17x = 165.32 × 56.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.17x = 9,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,277.48/110.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.21

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