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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.54, 165.81 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.54, 165.81 and 53.58 is: 80.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.54 : 165.81 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.54/165.81 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.54x = 165.81 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.54x = 8,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,884.10/110.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.37

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