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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.10, 168.17 and 39.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.10, 168.17 and 39.96 is: 59.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.10 : 168.17 = 39.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.10/168.17 = 39.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.10x = 168.17 × 39.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.10x = 6,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,719.87/112.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.95

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