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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 167.37 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 167.37 and 89 is: 132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 167.37 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/167.37 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 167.37 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 14,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,895.49/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.90

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