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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.57, 166.64 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.57, 166.64 and 89.94 is: 134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.57 : 166.64 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.57/166.64 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.57x = 166.64 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.57x = 14,987.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,987.15/111.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.33

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