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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.71, 166.94 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.71, 166.94 and 89.80 is: 134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.71 : 166.94 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.71/166.94 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.71x = 166.94 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.71x = 14,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,991.44/111.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.20

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