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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.70, 168.68 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.70, 168.68 and 96.29 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.70 : 168.68 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.70/168.68 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.70x = 168.68 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.70x = 16,240.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,240.87/112.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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