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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 169.20 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 169.20 and 88.45 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 169.20 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/169.20 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 169.20 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 14,965.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,965.32/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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