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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.98, 169.49 and 39.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.98, 169.49 and 39.87 is: 59.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.98 : 169.49 = 39.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.98/169.49 = 39.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.98x = 169.49 × 39.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.98x = 6,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,757.57/112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.81

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