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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 165.96 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 165.96 and 90.24 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 165.96 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/165.96 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 165.96 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 14,976.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,976.23/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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