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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.06, 168.03 and 83.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.06, 168.03 and 83.50 is: 125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.06 : 168.03 = 83.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.06/168.03 = 83.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.06x = 168.03 × 83.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.06x = 14,030.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,030.51/112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.21

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