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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.63, 165.81 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.63, 165.81 and 55.76 is: 83.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.63 : 165.81 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.63/165.81 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.63x = 165.81 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.63x = 9,244.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,244.95/110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.56

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