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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.44, 165.02 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.44, 165.02 and 88.84 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.44 : 165.02 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.44/165.02 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.44x = 165.02 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.44x = 14,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,660.38/110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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