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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.61, 248.13 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.61, 248.13 and 88.61 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.61 : 248.13 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.61/248.13 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.61x = 248.13 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.61x = 21,986.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,986.80/165.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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