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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 168.07 and 43.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 168.07 and 43.62 is: 65.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 168.07 = 43.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/168.07 = 43.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 168.07 × 43.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 7,331.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,331.21/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.38

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