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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.47, 165.72 and 59.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.47, 165.72 and 59.10 is: 88.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.47 : 165.72 = 59.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.47/165.72 = 59.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.47x = 165.72 × 59.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.47x = 9,794.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,794.05/110.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.66

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