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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.66, 166.22 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.66, 166.22 and 87.80 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.66 : 166.22 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.66/166.22 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.66x = 166.22 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.66x = 14,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,594.12/110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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