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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 155.70 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 155.70 and 89.56 is: 123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 155.70 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/155.70 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 155.70 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 13,944.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,944.49/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.49

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