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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.36, 165.66 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.36, 165.66 and 89.12 is: 133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.36 : 165.66 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.36/165.66 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.36x = 165.66 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.36x = 14,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,763.62/110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.78

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