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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.11, 168.16 and 39.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.11, 168.16 and 39.97 is: 59.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.11 : 168.16 = 39.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.11/168.16 = 39.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.11x = 168.16 × 39.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.11x = 6,721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,721.36/112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.95

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