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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 168.19 and 39.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 168.19 and 39.99 is: 59.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 168.19 = 39.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/168.19 = 39.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 168.19 × 39.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 6,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,725.92/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.98

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