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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 165.96 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 165.96 and 59.39 is: 89.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 165.96 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/165.96 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 165.96 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 9,855.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,855.53/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.02

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