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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.98, 169.42 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.98, 169.42 and 55.16 is: 82.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.98 : 169.42 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.98/169.42 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.98x = 169.42 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.98x = 9,345.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,345.21/112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.72

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