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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 169.88 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 169.88 and 107.24 is: 161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 169.88 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/169.88 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 169.88 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 18,216.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,216.55/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.60

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