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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 166.16 and 59.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 166.16 and 59.44 is: 89.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 166.16 = 59.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/166.16 = 59.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 166.16 × 59.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 9,876.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,876.55/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.14

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