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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.68, 169.92 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.68, 169.92 and 96.84 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 169.92 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/169.92 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 169.92 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 16,455.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,455.05/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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