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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.02, 164.32 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.02, 164.32 and 87.22 is: 130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.02 : 164.32 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.02/164.32 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.02x = 164.32 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.02x = 14,331.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,331.55/110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.26

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