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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.12, 154.62 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.12, 154.62 and 89.08 is: 122.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.12 : 154.62 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.12/154.62 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.12x = 154.62 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.12x = 13,773.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,773.55/112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.85

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