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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 168.08 and 50.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 168.08 and 50.38 is: 75.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 168.08 = 50.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/168.08 = 50.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 168.08 × 50.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 8,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,467.87/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.55

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