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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.66, 165.88 and 55.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.66, 165.88 and 55.78 is: 83.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.66 : 165.88 = 55.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.66/165.88 = 55.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.66x = 165.88 × 55.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.66x = 9,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,252.72/110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.62

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