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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.97, 155.99 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.97, 155.99 and 89.75 is: 123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.97 : 155.99 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.97/155.99 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.97x = 155.99 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.97x = 14,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,000.10/112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.93

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