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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 169.43 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 169.43 and 96.81 is: 145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 169.43 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/169.43 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 169.43 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 16,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,402.52/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.22

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