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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.39, 166.91 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.39, 166.91 and 93.17 is: 139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.39 : 166.91 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.39/166.91 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.39x = 166.91 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.39x = 15,549.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,549.70/111.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.60

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