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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.39, 167.77 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.39, 167.77 and 90.32 is: 134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.39 : 167.77 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.39/167.77 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.39x = 167.77 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.39x = 15,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152.26/112.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.82

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