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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 169.16 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 169.16 and 72.36 is: 108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 169.16 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/169.16 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 169.16 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 12,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,240.06/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.39

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