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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 169.13 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 169.13 and 97.47 is: 146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 169.13 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/169.13 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 169.13 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 16,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,485.10/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.34

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