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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.74, 168.42 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.74, 168.42 and 89.96 is: 134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.74 : 168.42 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.74/168.42 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.74x = 168.42 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.74x = 15,149.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,149.77/112.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.38

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