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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.87, 165.95 and 59.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.87, 165.95 and 59.45 is: 88.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.87 : 165.95 = 59.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.87/165.95 = 59.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.87x = 165.95 × 59.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.87x = 9,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,864.60/110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.98

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