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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.87, 169.40 and 78.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.87, 169.40 and 78.65 is: 118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.87 : 169.40 = 78.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.87/169.40 = 78.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.87x = 169.40 × 78.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.87x = 13,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,322.46/112.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.04

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