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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.06, 168.04 and 43.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.06, 168.04 and 43.57 is: 65.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.06 : 168.04 = 43.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.06/168.04 = 43.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.06x = 168.04 × 43.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.06x = 7,321.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,321.50/112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.34

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