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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.24, 168.09 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.24, 168.09 and 89.38 is: 133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.24 : 168.09 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.24/168.09 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.24x = 168.09 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.24x = 15,023.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,023.88/112.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.85

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