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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.75, 166.02 and 59.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.75, 166.02 and 59.42 is: 89.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.75 : 166.02 = 59.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.75/166.02 = 59.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.75x = 166.02 × 59.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.75x = 9,864.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,864.08/110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.07

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