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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.26, 165.32 and 56.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.26, 165.32 and 56.05 is: 84.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.26 : 165.32 = 56.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.26/165.32 = 56.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.26x = 165.32 × 56.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.26x = 9,265.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,265.91/110.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.04

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