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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.49, 165.84 and 59.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.49, 165.84 and 59.19 is: 88.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.49 : 165.84 = 59.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.49/165.84 = 59.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.49x = 165.84 × 59.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.49x = 9,815.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,815.85/110.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.84

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