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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.45, 165.56 and 52.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.45, 165.56 and 52.61 is: 78.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.45 : 165.56 = 52.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.45/165.56 = 52.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.45x = 165.56 × 52.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.45x = 8,709.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,709.54/110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.85

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