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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.98, 169.50 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.98, 169.50 and 90.36 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.98 : 169.50 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.98/169.50 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.98x = 169.50 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.98x = 15,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,316.02/112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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