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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.45, 168.51 and 90.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.45, 168.51 and 90.67 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.45 : 168.51 = 90.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.45/168.51 = 90.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.45x = 168.51 × 90.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.45x = 15,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,278.80/112.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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