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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 168.98 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 168.98 and 97.76 is: 146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 168.98 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/168.98 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 168.98 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 16,518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,518.15/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.28

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