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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.67, 169.00 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.67, 169.00 and 72 is: 108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.67 : 169.00 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.67/169.00 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.67x = 169.00 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.67x = 12,167.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,167.82/112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.00

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