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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.26, 165.41 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.26, 165.41 and 56.13 is: 84.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.26 : 165.41 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.26/165.41 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.26x = 165.41 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.26x = 9,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283.77/110.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.20

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