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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 169.31 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 169.31 and 96.68 is: 144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 169.31 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/169.31 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 169.31 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 16,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,367.56/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.95

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