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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.34, 165.41 and 58.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.34, 165.41 and 58.99 is: 88.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.34 : 165.41 = 58.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.34/165.41 = 58.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.34x = 165.41 × 58.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.34x = 9,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,757.54/110.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.43

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