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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.44, 169.68 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.44, 169.68 and 89.44 is: 133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.44 : 169.68 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.44/169.68 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.44x = 169.68 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.44x = 15,176.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,176.18/113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.78

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