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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.45, 165.68 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.45, 165.68 and 87.68 is: 131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.45 : 165.68 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.45/165.68 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.45x = 165.68 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.45x = 14,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,526.21/110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.52

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