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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 168.35 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 168.35 and 97.77 is: 146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 168.35 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/168.35 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 168.35 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 16,459.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,459.58/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.74

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