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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.95, 166.43 and 59.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.95, 166.43 and 59.56 is: 89.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.95 : 166.43 = 59.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.95/166.43 = 59.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.95x = 166.43 × 59.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.95x = 9,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,912.30/110.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.34

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