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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.20, 168.50 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.20, 168.50 and 96.09 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.20 : 168.50 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.20/168.50 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.20x = 168.50 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.20x = 16,191.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,191.17/112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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