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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.73, 165.87 and 59.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.73, 165.87 and 59.25 is: 88.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.73 : 165.87 = 59.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.73/165.87 = 59.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.73x = 165.87 × 59.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.73x = 9,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,827.80/110.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.75

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