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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.66, 167.55 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.66, 167.55 and 88.86 is: 133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.66 : 167.55 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.66/167.55 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.66x = 167.55 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.66x = 14,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,888.49/111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.34

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