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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.82, 165.98 and 53.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.82, 165.98 and 53.08 is: 79.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.82 : 165.98 = 53.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.82/165.98 = 53.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.82x = 165.98 × 53.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.82x = 8,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,810.30/110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.50

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