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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.93, 248.80 and 88.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.93, 248.80 and 88.87 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.93 : 248.80 = 88.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.93/248.80 = 88.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.93x = 248.80 × 88.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.93x = 22,109.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,109.17/165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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