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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 168.73 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 168.73 and 91.13 is: 136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 168.73 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/168.73 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 168.73 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 15,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,375.29/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.40

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