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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.93, 167.76 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.93, 167.76 and 90.40 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.93 : 167.76 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.93/167.76 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.93x = 167.76 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.93x = 15,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,165.50/111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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