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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.24, 165.11 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.24, 165.11 and 87.26 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.24 : 165.11 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.24/165.11 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.24x = 165.11 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.24x = 14,407.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407.50/110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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