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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.88, 166.29 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.88, 166.29 and 59.49 is: 89.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.88 : 166.29 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.88/166.29 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.88x = 166.29 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.88x = 9,892.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,892.59/110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.22

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