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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.23, 165.23 and 37.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.23, 165.23 and 37.05 is: 55.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.23 : 165.23 = 37.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.23/165.23 = 37.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.23x = 165.23 × 37.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.23x = 6,122.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,122.28/110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.54

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