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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.26, 168.12 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.26, 168.12 and 89.37 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.26 : 168.12 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.26/168.12 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.26x = 168.12 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.26x = 15,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,024.88/112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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