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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.62, 165.72 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.62, 165.72 and 89.01 is: 133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.62 : 165.72 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.62/165.72 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.62x = 165.72 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.62x = 14,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,750.74/110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.35

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