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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.01, 168.26 and 66.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.01, 168.26 and 66.47 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.01 : 168.26 = 66.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.01/168.26 = 66.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.01x = 168.26 × 66.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.01x = 11,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,184.24/112.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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