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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.63, 165.90 and 59.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.63, 165.90 and 59.26 is: 88.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.63 : 165.90 = 59.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.63/165.90 = 59.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.63x = 165.90 × 59.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.63x = 9,831.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,831.23/110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.87

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