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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.46, 164.96 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.46, 164.96 and 88.82 is: 132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.46 : 164.96 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.46/164.96 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.46x = 164.96 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.46x = 14,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,650.48/110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.63

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