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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 169.09 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 169.09 and 104.12 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 169.09 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/169.09 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 169.09 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 17,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,605.18/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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