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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.91, 168.02 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.91, 168.02 and 89.18 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.91 : 168.02 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.91/168.02 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.91x = 168.02 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.91x = 14,984.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,984.02/111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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