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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 165.12 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 165.12 and 87.50 is: 130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 165.12 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/165.12 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 165.12 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 14,447.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,447.65/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.65

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