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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.98, 169.52 and 48.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.98, 169.52 and 48.86 is: 73.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.98 : 169.52 = 48.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.98/169.52 = 48.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.98x = 169.52 × 48.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.98x = 8,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282.75/112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.31

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