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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.01, 168.15 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.01, 168.15 and 66.65 is: 100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.01 : 168.15 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.01/168.15 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.01x = 168.15 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.01x = 11,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,207.20/112.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.06

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