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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.78, 169.02 and 61.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.78, 169.02 and 61.45 is: 92.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.78 : 169.02 = 61.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.78/169.02 = 61.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.78x = 169.02 × 61.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.78x = 10,386.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,386.28/112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.09

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