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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.21, 165.09 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.21, 165.09 and 52.35 is: 78.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.21 : 165.09 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.21/165.09 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.21x = 165.09 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.21x = 8,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,642.46/110.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.42

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