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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.23, 165.44 and 56.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.23, 165.44 and 56.16 is: 84.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.23 : 165.44 = 56.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.23/165.44 = 56.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.23x = 165.44 × 56.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.23x = 9,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,291.25/110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.29

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