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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 168.01 and 43.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 168.01 and 43.51 is: 65.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 168.01 = 43.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/168.01 = 43.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 168.01 × 43.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 7,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310.12/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.27

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