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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.77, 167.39 and 88.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.77, 167.39 and 88.87 is: 133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.77 : 167.39 = 88.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.77/167.39 = 88.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.77x = 167.39 × 88.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.77x = 14,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,875.95/111.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.09

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