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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.02, 166.41 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.02, 166.41 and 88.34 is: 132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.02 : 166.41 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.02/166.41 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.02x = 166.41 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.02x = 14,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,699.83/111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.41

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