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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.31, 165.36 and 56.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.31, 165.36 and 56.22 is: 84.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.31 : 165.36 = 56.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.31/165.36 = 56.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.31x = 165.36 × 56.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.31x = 9,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,296.54/110.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.28

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