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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.72, 169 and 91.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.72, 169 and 91.07 is: 136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.72 : 169 = 91.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.72/169 = 91.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.72x = 169 × 91.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.72x = 15,390.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,390.83/112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.54

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