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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.12, 166.81 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.12, 166.81 and 88.39 is: 132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.12 : 166.81 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.12/166.81 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.12x = 166.81 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.12x = 14,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,744.34/111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.69

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