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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 169.15 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 169.15 and 89.54 is: 134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 169.15 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/169.15 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 169.15 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 15,144.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,144.85/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.35

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