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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 168.40 and 89.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 168.40 and 89.03 is: 133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 168.40 = 89.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/168.40 = 89.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 168.40 × 89.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 14,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,993.06/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.60

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