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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.27, 165.25 and 56.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.27, 165.25 and 56.10 is: 84.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.27 : 165.25 = 56.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.27/165.25 = 56.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.27x = 165.25 × 56.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.27x = 9,270.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,270.24/110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.07

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