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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.69, 165.79 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.69, 165.79 and 89.17 is: 133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.69 : 165.79 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.69/165.79 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.69x = 165.79 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.69x = 14,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,783.49/110.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.56

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