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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.19, 166.37 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.19, 166.37 and 94.90 is: 141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.19 : 166.37 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.19/166.37 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.19x = 166.37 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.19x = 15,788.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,788.04/111.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.99

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