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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.71, 169.16 and 67.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.71, 169.16 and 67.13 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.71 : 169.16 = 67.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.71/169.16 = 67.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.71x = 169.16 × 67.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.71x = 11,354.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,354.53/112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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