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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 168.05 and 47.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 168.05 and 47.92 is: 71.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 168.05 = 47.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/168.05 = 47.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 168.05 × 47.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 8,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052.96/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.90

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