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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.14, 168.12 and 57.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.14, 168.12 and 57.33 is: 85.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.14 : 168.12 = 57.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.14/168.12 = 57.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.14x = 168.12 × 57.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.14x = 9,638.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,638.32/112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.95

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