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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.97, 169.52 and 69.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.97, 169.52 and 69.74 is: 104.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.97 : 169.52 = 69.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.97/169.52 = 69.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.97x = 169.52 × 69.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.97x = 11,823.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,823.05/112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.66

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