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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 168.12 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 168.12 and 63.96 is: 95.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 168.12 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/168.12 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 168.12 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 10,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,752.96/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.94

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