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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.36, 165.50 and 52.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.36, 165.50 and 52.54 is: 78.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.36 : 165.50 = 52.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.36/165.50 = 52.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.36x = 165.50 × 52.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.36x = 8,695.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,695.09/110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.79

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