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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 168.88 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 168.88 and 90.88 is: 137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 168.88 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/168.88 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 168.88 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 15,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,347.81/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.03

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