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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.77, 165.96 and 59.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.77, 165.96 and 59.33 is: 88.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.77 : 165.96 = 59.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.77/165.96 = 59.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.77x = 165.96 × 59.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.77x = 9,846.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,846.82/110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.90

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