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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 165.88 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 165.88 and 90.48 is: 135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 165.88 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/165.88 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 165.88 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 15,008.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,008.82/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.46

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