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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.15, 165.96 and 90.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.15, 165.96 and 90.81 is: 135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.15 : 165.96 = 90.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.15/165.96 = 90.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.15x = 165.96 × 90.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.15x = 15,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070.83/111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.59

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