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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.25, 168.10 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.25, 168.10 and 89.09 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.25 : 168.10 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.25/168.10 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.25x = 168.10 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.25x = 14,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,976.03/112.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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