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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 168.74 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 168.74 and 97.88 is: 146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 168.74 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/168.74 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 168.74 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 16,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,514.94/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.68

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