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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 166.31 and 59.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 166.31 and 59.60 is: 89.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 166.31 = 59.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/166.31 = 59.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 166.31 × 59.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 9,911.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,911.78/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.33

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