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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.29, 168.48 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.29, 168.48 and 89.55 is: 134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.29 : 168.48 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.29/168.48 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.29x = 168.48 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.29x = 15,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087.38/112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.36

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