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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.29, 168.61 and 69.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.29, 168.61 and 69.81 is: 104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.29 : 168.61 = 69.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.29/168.61 = 69.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.29x = 168.61 × 69.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.29x = 11,770.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,770.66/112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.82

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