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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.90, 166 and 59.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.90, 166 and 59.42 is: 88.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.90 : 166 = 59.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.90/166 = 59.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.90x = 166 × 59.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.90x = 9,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863.72/110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.94

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