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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.30, 165.11 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.30, 165.11 and 88.53 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.30 : 165.11 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.30/165.11 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.30x = 165.11 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.30x = 14,616.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,616.75/110.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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