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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.90, 169.35 and 44.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.90, 169.35 and 44.39 is: 66.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.90 : 169.35 = 44.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.90/169.35 = 44.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.90x = 169.35 × 44.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.90x = 7,516.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,516.65/112.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.58

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