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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.07, 168.26 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.07, 168.26 and 89.27 is: 134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.07 : 168.26 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.07/168.26 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.07x = 168.26 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.07x = 15,019.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,019.91/112.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.02

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