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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.69, 155.17 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.69, 155.17 and 89.30 is: 122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.69 : 155.17 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.69/155.17 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.69x = 155.17 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.69x = 13,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,856.68/112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.96

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