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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.98, 169.56 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.98, 169.56 and 87.42 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.98 : 169.56 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.98/169.56 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.98x = 169.56 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.98x = 14,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,822.94/112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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