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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.99, 631.49 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.99, 631.49 and 112.83 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.99 : 631.49 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.99/631.49 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.99x = 631.49 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.99x = 71,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,250.45/420.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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