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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.12, 168.28 and 60.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.12, 168.28 and 60.82 is: 91.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.12 : 168.28 = 60.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.12/168.28 = 60.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.12x = 168.28 × 60.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.12x = 10,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,234.79/112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.28

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