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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.94, 169.44 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.94, 169.44 and 106.50 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.94 : 169.44 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.94/169.44 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.94x = 169.44 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.94x = 18,045.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,045.36/112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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