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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.10, 164.97 and 87.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.10, 164.97 and 87.15 is: 130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.10 : 164.97 = 87.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.10/164.97 = 87.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.10x = 164.97 × 87.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.10x = 14,377.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377.14/110.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.58

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