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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.46, 165.39 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.46, 165.39 and 87.78 is: 131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.46 : 165.39 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.46/165.39 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.46x = 165.39 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.46x = 14,517.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,517.93/110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.43

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