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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.98, 169.20 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.98, 169.20 and 82.74 is: 123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.98 : 169.20 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.98/169.20 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.98x = 169.20 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.98x = 13,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,999.61/112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.91

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