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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.17, 166.50 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.17, 166.50 and 90.78 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.17 : 166.50 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.17/166.50 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.17x = 166.50 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.17x = 15,114.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,114.87/111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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