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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.86, 155.43 and 89.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.86, 155.43 and 89.19 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.86 : 155.43 = 89.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.86/155.43 = 89.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.86x = 155.43 × 89.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.86x = 13,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,862.80/112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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