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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.90, 166.35 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.90, 166.35 and 88.22 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.90 : 166.35 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.90/166.35 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.90x = 166.35 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.90x = 14,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,675.81/110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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