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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.37, 165.64 and 56.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.37, 165.64 and 56.21 is: 84.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.37 : 165.64 = 56.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.37/165.64 = 56.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.37x = 165.64 × 56.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.37x = 9,310.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,310.34/110.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.36

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