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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 168.48 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 168.48 and 89.94 is: 134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 168.48 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/168.48 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 168.48 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 15,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,153.09/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.55

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