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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 168.03 and 39.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 168.03 and 39.86 is: 59.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 168.03 = 39.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/168.03 = 39.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 168.03 × 39.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 6,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,697.68/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.80

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