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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 166.14 and 87.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 166.14 and 87.91 is: 131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 166.14 = 87.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/166.14 = 87.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 166.14 × 87.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 14,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,605.37/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.82

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