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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.14, 168.05 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.14, 168.05 and 89.21 is: 133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.14 : 168.05 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.14/168.05 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.14x = 168.05 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.14x = 14,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992.38/112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.69

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