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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.27, 165.47 and 58.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.27, 165.47 and 58.97 is: 88.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.27 : 165.47 = 58.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.27/165.47 = 58.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.27x = 165.47 × 58.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.27x = 9,756.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,756.89/110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.48

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