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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 169.24 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 169.24 and 76.76 is: 115.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 169.24 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/169.24 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 169.24 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 12,990.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,990.86/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.13

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