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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.87, 169.33 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.87, 169.33 and 94.96 is: 142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.87 : 169.33 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.87/169.33 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.87x = 169.33 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.87x = 16,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,079.58/112.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.46

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