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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.30, 168.45 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.30, 168.45 and 97.30 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.30 : 168.45 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.30/168.45 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.30x = 168.45 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.30x = 16,390.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,390.19/112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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