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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.52, 165.70 and 52.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.52, 165.70 and 52.68 is: 78.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.52 : 165.70 = 52.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.52/165.70 = 52.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.52x = 165.70 × 52.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.52x = 8,729.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,729.08/110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.98

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