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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 166.28 and 89.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 166.28 and 89.36 is: 133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 166.28 = 89.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/166.28 = 89.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 166.28 × 89.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 14,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,858.78/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.86

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