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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.65, 165.90 and 58.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.65, 165.90 and 58.60 is: 87.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.65 : 165.90 = 58.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.65/165.90 = 58.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.65x = 165.90 × 58.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.65x = 9,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,721.74/110.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.86

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