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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 165.78 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 165.78 and 89.24 is: 133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 165.78 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/165.78 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 165.78 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 14,793.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,793.38/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.53

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