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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 169.13 and 76.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 169.13 and 76.31 is: 114.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 169.13 = 76.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/169.13 = 76.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 169.13 × 76.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 12,905.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,905.93/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.49

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