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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.94, 168.60 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.94, 168.60 and 90.08 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.94 : 168.60 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.94/168.60 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.94x = 168.60 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.94x = 15,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,187.49/112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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