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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.06, 168.12 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.06, 168.12 and 86.44 is: 129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.06 : 168.12 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.06/168.12 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.06x = 168.12 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.06x = 14,532.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,532.29/112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.68

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