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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 169.35 and 47.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 169.35 and 47.86 is: 71.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 169.35 = 47.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/169.35 = 47.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 169.35 × 47.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 8,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,105.09/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.78

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