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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.88, 169.06 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.88, 169.06 and 85.80 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.88 : 169.06 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.88/169.06 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.88x = 169.06 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.88x = 14,505.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,505.35/112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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