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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.30, 167.31 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.30, 167.31 and 88.74 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.30 : 167.31 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.30/167.31 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.30x = 167.31 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.30x = 14,847.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,847.09/111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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