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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 168.77 and 89.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 168.77 and 89.69 is: 134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 168.77 = 89.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/168.77 = 89.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 168.77 × 89.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 15,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,135.69/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.65

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