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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 169.19 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 169.19 and 82.06 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 169.19 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/169.19 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 169.19 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 13,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,884.16/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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