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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.90, 168.99 and 91.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.90, 168.99 and 91.09 is: 136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.90 : 168.99 = 91.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.90/168.99 = 91.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.90x = 168.99 × 91.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.90x = 15,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392.45/112.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.34

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