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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.21, 165.13 and 58.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.21, 165.13 and 58.79 is: 88.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.21 : 165.13 = 58.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.21/165.13 = 58.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.21x = 165.13 × 58.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.21x = 9,708.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,708.26/110.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.09

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