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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.86, 155.81 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.86, 155.81 and 89.64 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.86 : 155.81 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.86/155.81 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.86x = 155.81 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.86x = 13,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,965.58/112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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