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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.27, 166.90 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.27, 166.90 and 59.93 is: 89.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.27 : 166.90 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.27/166.90 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.27x = 166.90 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.27x = 10,002.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,002.32/111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.89

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