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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.26, 165.43 and 53.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.26, 165.43 and 53.26 is: 79.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.26 : 165.43 = 53.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.26/165.43 = 53.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.26x = 165.43 × 53.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.26x = 8,810.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,810.80/110.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.91

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