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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.43, 165.58 and 55.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.43, 165.58 and 55.59 is: 83.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.43 : 165.58 = 55.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.43/165.58 = 55.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.43x = 165.58 × 55.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.43x = 9,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,204.59/110.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.35

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