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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 168.51 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 168.51 and 96.64 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 168.51 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/168.51 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 168.51 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 16,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,284.81/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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