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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.96, 169.50 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.96, 169.50 and 85.96 is: 128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.96 : 169.50 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.96/169.50 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.96x = 169.50 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.96x = 14,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,570.22/112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.99

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