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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.20, 165.26 and 52.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.20, 165.26 and 52.42 is: 78.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.20 : 165.26 = 52.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.20/165.26 = 52.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.20x = 165.26 × 52.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.20x = 8,662.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662.93/110.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.61

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