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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.69, 169.04 and 64.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.69, 169.04 and 64.59 is: 96.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.69 : 169.04 = 64.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.69/169.04 = 64.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.69x = 169.04 × 64.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.69x = 10,918.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,918.29/112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.89

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