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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 168.72 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 168.72 and 89.83 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 168.72 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/168.72 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 168.72 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 15,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156.12/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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