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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.79, 169.09 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.79, 169.09 and 72.26 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.79 : 169.09 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.79/169.09 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.79x = 169.09 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.79x = 12,218.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,218.05/112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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