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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.21, 166.69 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.21, 166.69 and 88.18 is: 132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.21 : 166.69 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.21/166.69 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.21x = 166.69 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.21x = 14,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,698.72/111.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.17

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