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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.29, 166.98 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.29, 166.98 and 88.55 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.29 : 166.98 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.29/166.98 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.29x = 166.98 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.29x = 14,786.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,786.08/111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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