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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.16, 168.10 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.16, 168.10 and 96.90 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.16 : 168.10 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.16/168.10 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.16x = 168.10 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.16x = 16,288.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,288.89/112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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