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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.63, 165.96 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.63, 165.96 and 61.88 is: 92.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.63 : 165.96 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.63/165.96 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.63x = 165.96 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.63x = 10,269.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,269.71/110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.83

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