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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 168.27 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 168.27 and 89.32 is: 134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 168.27 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/168.27 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 168.27 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 15,029.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,029.88/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.20

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