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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.22, 165.09 and 55.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.22, 165.09 and 55.29 is: 82.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.22 : 165.09 = 55.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.22/165.09 = 55.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.22x = 165.09 × 55.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.22x = 9,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127.83/110.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.81

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