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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.09, 168.04 and 63.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.09, 168.04 and 63.42 is: 95.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.09 : 168.04 = 63.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.09/168.04 = 63.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.09x = 168.04 × 63.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.09x = 10,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,656.50/112.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.07

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