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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.56, 165.75 and 59.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.56, 165.75 and 59.17 is: 88.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.56 : 165.75 = 59.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.56/165.75 = 59.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.56x = 165.75 × 59.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.56x = 9,807.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,807.43/110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.71

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