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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.44, 166.98 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.44, 166.98 and 88.58 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.44 : 166.98 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.44/166.98 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.44x = 166.98 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.44x = 14,791.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,791.09/111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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