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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.65, 166.35 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.65, 166.35 and 90.51 is: 136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.65 : 166.35 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.65/166.35 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.65x = 166.35 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.65x = 15,056.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,056.34/110.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.07

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