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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 165.90 and 59.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 165.90 and 59.21 is: 88.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 165.90 = 59.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/165.90 = 59.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 165.90 × 59.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 9,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,822.94/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.84

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