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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.34, 155.19 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.34, 155.19 and 89.18 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.34 : 155.19 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.34/155.19 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.34x = 155.19 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.34x = 13,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,839.84/112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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