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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.25, 165.31 and 56.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.25, 165.31 and 56.17 is: 84.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.25 : 165.31 = 56.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.25/165.31 = 56.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.25x = 165.31 × 56.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.25x = 9,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,284.50/110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.22

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