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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 169.07 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 169.07 and 107.26 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 169.07 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/169.07 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 169.07 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 18,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,133.49/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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