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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.03, 168.71 and 83.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.03, 168.71 and 83.35 is: 125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.03 : 168.71 = 83.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.03/168.71 = 83.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.03x = 168.71 × 83.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.03x = 14,061.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,061.45/112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.51

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