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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.54, 165.81 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.54, 165.81 and 59.28 is: 88.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.54 : 165.81 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.54/165.81 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.54x = 165.81 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.54x = 9,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,829.22/110.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.92

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