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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.62, 165.98 and 59.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.62, 165.98 and 59.21 is: 88.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.62 : 165.98 = 59.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.62/165.98 = 59.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.62x = 165.98 × 59.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.62x = 9,826.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,826.99/110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.84

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