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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.69, 169.04 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.69, 169.04 and 72.14 is: 108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.69 : 169.04 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.69/169.04 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.69x = 169.04 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.69x = 12,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,194.43/112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.21

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