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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.16, 164.88 and 87.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.16, 164.88 and 87.36 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.16 : 164.88 = 87.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.16/164.88 = 87.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.16x = 164.88 × 87.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.16x = 14,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403.92/110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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