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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.31, 165.33 and 56.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.31, 165.33 and 56.18 is: 84.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.31 : 165.33 = 56.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.31/165.33 = 56.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.31x = 165.33 × 56.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.31x = 9,287.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,287.41/110.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.19

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