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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.71, 165.92 and 59.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.71, 165.92 and 59.24 is: 88.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.71 : 165.92 = 59.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.71/165.92 = 59.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.71x = 165.92 × 59.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.71x = 9,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,829.22/110.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.78

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