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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.61, 169.79 and 99.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.61, 169.79 and 99.24 is: 149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.61 : 169.79 = 99.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.61/169.79 = 99.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.61x = 169.79 × 99.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.61x = 16,849.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,849.46/112.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.63

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