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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.60, 168.15 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.60, 168.15 and 96.44 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.60 : 168.15 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.60/168.15 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.60x = 168.15 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.60x = 16,216.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,216.39/112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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