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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.05, 168.11 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.05, 168.11 and 54.27 is: 81.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.05 : 168.11 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.05/168.11 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.05x = 168.11 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.05x = 9,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123.06/112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.42

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