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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.36, 165.44 and 55.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.36, 165.44 and 55.48 is: 83.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.36 : 165.44 = 55.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.36/165.44 = 55.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.36x = 165.44 × 55.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.36x = 9,178.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,178.61/110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.17

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