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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.90, 169.41 and 44.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.90, 169.41 and 44.45 is: 66.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.90 : 169.41 = 44.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.90/169.41 = 44.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.90x = 169.41 × 44.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.90x = 7,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,530.27/112.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.70

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