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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 166.76 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 166.76 and 87.16 is: 131.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 166.76 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/166.76 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 166.76 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 14,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,534.80/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.04

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