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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.03, 168.11 and 47.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.03, 168.11 and 47.05 is: 70.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.03 : 168.11 = 47.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.03/168.11 = 47.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.03x = 168.11 × 47.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.03x = 7,909.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909.58/112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.60

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