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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.86, 168.84 and 97.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.86, 168.84 and 97.83 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.86 : 168.84 = 97.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.86/168.84 = 97.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.86x = 168.84 × 97.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.86x = 16,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,517.62/112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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