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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.76, 155.38 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.76, 155.38 and 89.40 is: 123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.76 : 155.38 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.76/155.38 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.76x = 155.38 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.76x = 13,890.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,890.97/112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.19

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