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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.76, 169.24 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.76, 169.24 and 55.08 is: 82.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.76 : 169.24 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.76/169.24 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.76x = 169.24 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.76x = 9,321.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,321.74/112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.67

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