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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.72, 168.74 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.72, 168.74 and 97.52 is: 145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.72 : 168.74 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.72/168.74 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.72x = 168.74 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.72x = 16,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,455.52/112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.99

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