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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.38, 165.61 and 59.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.38, 165.61 and 59.01 is: 88.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.38 : 165.61 = 59.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.38/165.61 = 59.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.38x = 165.61 × 59.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.38x = 9,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,771.82/110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.53

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