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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.54, 165.74 and 56.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.54, 165.74 and 56.48 is: 84.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.54 : 165.74 = 56.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.54/165.74 = 56.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.54x = 165.74 × 56.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.54x = 9,359.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,359.88/110.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.68

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