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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.16, 154.86 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.16, 154.86 and 90.42 is: 124.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.16 : 154.86 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.16/154.86 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.16x = 154.86 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.16x = 14,003.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,003.17/112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.85

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