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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.66, 169.20 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.66, 169.20 and 96.44 is: 144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.66 : 169.20 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.66/169.20 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.66x = 169.20 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.66x = 16,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,316.80/112.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.84

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