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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.97, 169.40 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.97, 169.40 and 55.19 is: 82.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.97 : 169.40 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.97/169.40 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.97x = 169.40 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.97x = 9,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,348.91/112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.76

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