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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 165.72 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 165.72 and 61.77 is: 92.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 165.72 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/165.72 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 165.72 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 10,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,236.52/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.57

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