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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.66, 165.66 and 56.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.66, 165.66 and 56.48 is: 84.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.66 : 165.66 = 56.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.66/165.66 = 56.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.66x = 165.66 × 56.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.66x = 9,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,356.48/110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.55

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