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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.40, 165.56 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.40, 165.56 and 55.52 is: 83.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.40 : 165.56 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.40/165.56 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.40x = 165.56 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.40x = 9,191.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191.72/110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.26

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