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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.82, 169.22 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.82, 169.22 and 72.14 is: 108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.82 : 169.22 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.82/169.22 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.82x = 169.22 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.82x = 12,206.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,206.87/112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.20

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