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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 169.75 and 97.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 169.75 and 97.89 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 169.75 = 97.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/169.75 = 97.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 169.75 × 97.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 16,616.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,616.72/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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