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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.58, 169.72 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.58, 169.72 and 94.66 is: 142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.58 : 169.72 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.58/169.72 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.58x = 169.72 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.58x = 16,065.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,065.70/112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.70

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