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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.62, 165.87 and 56.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.62, 165.87 and 56.54 is: 84.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.62 : 165.87 = 56.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.62/165.87 = 56.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.62x = 165.87 × 56.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.62x = 9,378.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,378.29/110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.78

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