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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.31, 166.78 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.31, 166.78 and 90.99 is: 136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.31 : 166.78 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.31/166.78 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.31x = 166.78 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.31x = 15,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175.31/111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.33

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