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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.02, 168.04 and 43.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.02, 168.04 and 43.53 is: 65.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.02 : 168.04 = 43.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.02/168.04 = 43.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.02x = 168.04 × 43.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.02x = 7,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,314.91/112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.30

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