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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.14, 168 and 63.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.14, 168 and 63.95 is: 95.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.14 : 168 = 63.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.14/168 = 63.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.14x = 168 × 63.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.14x = 10,742.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,742.76/112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.80

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