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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.64, 165.96 and 59.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.64, 165.96 and 59.25 is: 88.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.64 : 165.96 = 59.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.64/165.96 = 59.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.64x = 165.96 × 59.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.64x = 9,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,833.13/110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.88

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