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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.78, 169.31 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.78, 169.31 and 87.11 is: 130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.78 : 169.31 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.78/169.31 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.78x = 169.31 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.78x = 14,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,748.58/112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.78

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