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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 168.39 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 168.39 and 91.89 is: 137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 168.39 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/168.39 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 168.39 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 15,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,473.36/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.87

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