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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 168.08 and 42.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 168.08 and 42.69 is: 63.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 168.08 = 42.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/168.08 = 42.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 168.08 × 42.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 7,175.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175.12/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.99

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