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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.41, 165.45 and 58.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.41, 165.45 and 58.21 is: 87.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.41 : 165.45 = 58.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.41/165.45 = 58.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.41x = 165.45 × 58.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.41x = 9,630.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,630.43/110.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.23

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