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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 165.74 and 56.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 165.74 and 56.34 is: 84.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 165.74 = 56.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/165.74 = 56.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 165.74 × 56.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 9,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,337.51/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.45

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