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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.09, 168.03 and 39.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.09, 168.03 and 39.91 is: 59.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.09 : 168.03 = 39.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.09/168.03 = 39.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.09x = 168.03 × 39.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.09x = 6,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,706.08/112.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.83

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