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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.65, 167.16 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.65, 167.16 and 88.76 is: 132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.65 : 167.16 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.65/167.16 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.65x = 167.16 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.65x = 14,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,837.12/111.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.90

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