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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.46, 168.06 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.46, 168.06 and 90.55 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.46 : 168.06 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.46/168.06 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.46x = 168.06 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.46x = 15,217.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,217.83/112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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