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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.26, 168.42 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.26, 168.42 and 97.26 is: 145.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.26 : 168.42 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.26/168.42 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.26x = 168.42 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.26x = 16,380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,380.53/112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.92

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