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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.46, 165.45 and 58.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.46, 165.45 and 58.98 is: 88.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.46 : 165.45 = 58.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.46/165.45 = 58.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.46x = 165.45 × 58.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.46x = 9,758.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,758.24/110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.34

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