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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.67, 168.35 and 89.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.67, 168.35 and 89.60 is: 133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.67 : 168.35 = 89.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.67/168.35 = 89.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.67x = 168.35 × 89.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.67x = 15,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,084.16/112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.88

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