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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.08, 165.87 and 88.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.08, 165.87 and 88.00 is: 131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.08 : 165.87 = 88.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.08/165.87 = 88.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.08x = 165.87 × 88.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.08x = 14,595.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,595.73/111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.40

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