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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.78, 166.02 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.78, 166.02 and 59.40 is: 89.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.78 : 166.02 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.78/166.02 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.78x = 166.02 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.78x = 9,861.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,861.37/110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.02

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