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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.91, 169.29 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.91, 169.29 and 96.60 is: 144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.91 : 169.29 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.91/169.29 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.91x = 169.29 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.91x = 16,353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,353.41/112.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.84

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