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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 169.65 and 72.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 169.65 and 72.42 is: 108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 169.65 = 72.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/169.65 = 72.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 169.65 × 72.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 12,286.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,286.05/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.80

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