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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 168.12 and 39.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 168.12 and 39.88 is: 59.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 168.12 = 39.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/168.12 = 39.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 168.12 × 39.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 6,704.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704.63/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.86

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