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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.40, 154.34 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.40, 154.34 and 90.40 is: 124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.40 : 154.34 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.40/154.34 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.40x = 154.34 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.40x = 13,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,952.34/112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.13

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