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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 168.18 and 50.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 168.18 and 50.46 is: 75.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 168.18 = 50.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/168.18 = 50.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 168.18 × 50.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 8,485.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,485.52/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.68

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