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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.66, 165.88 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.66, 165.88 and 87.88 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.66 : 165.88 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.66/165.88 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.66x = 165.88 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.66x = 14,577.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577.53/110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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