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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.10, 166.77 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.10, 166.77 and 88.42 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.10 : 166.77 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.10/166.77 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.10x = 166.77 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.10x = 14,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,745.80/111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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