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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 168.92 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 168.92 and 90.66 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 168.92 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/168.92 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 168.92 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 15,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,313.83/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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