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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 168.21 and 39.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 168.21 and 39.97 is: 59.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 168.21 = 39.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/168.21 = 39.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 168.21 × 39.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 6,723.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,723.35/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.96

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