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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.20, 165.10 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.20, 165.10 and 89.80 is: 134.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.20 : 165.10 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.20/165.10 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.20x = 165.10 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.20x = 14,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,825.98/110.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.54

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