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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.94, 169.46 and 78.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.94, 169.46 and 78.58 is: 117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.94 : 169.46 = 78.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.94/169.46 = 78.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.94x = 169.46 × 78.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.94x = 13,316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,316.17/112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.90

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