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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.77, 169.29 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.77, 169.29 and 108.45 is: 162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.77 : 169.29 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.77/169.29 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.77x = 169.29 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.77x = 18,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,359.50/112.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.80

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