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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.91, 250.47 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.91, 250.47 and 89.88 is: 134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.91 : 250.47 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.91/250.47 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.91x = 250.47 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.91x = 22,510.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,510.99/166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.87

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