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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 169.24 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 169.24 and 97.74 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 169.24 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/169.24 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 169.24 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 16,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541.52/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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