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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 169.32 and 99.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 169.32 and 99.09 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 169.32 = 99.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/169.32 = 99.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 169.32 × 99.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 16,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,777.92/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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