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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.96, 169.40 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.96, 169.40 and 95.96 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.96 : 169.40 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.96/169.40 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.96x = 169.40 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.96x = 16,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,255.62/112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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