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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.77, 167.68 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.77, 167.68 and 90.25 is: 135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.77 : 167.68 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.77/167.68 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.77x = 167.68 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.77x = 15,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,132.81/111.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.39

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