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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.99, 169.49 and 64.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.99, 169.49 and 64.21 is: 96.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.99 : 169.49 = 64.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.99/169.49 = 64.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.99x = 169.49 × 64.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.99x = 10,882.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,882.21/112.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.31

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