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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.85, 169.14 and 61.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.85, 169.14 and 61.51 is: 92.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.85 : 169.14 = 61.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.85/169.14 = 61.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.85x = 169.14 × 61.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.85x = 10,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,403.80/112.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.19

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