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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 169.80 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 169.80 and 108.02 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 169.80 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/169.80 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 169.80 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 18,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,340.95/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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