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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.14, 168.14 and 46.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.14, 168.14 and 46.22 is: 69.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.14 : 168.14 = 46.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.14/168.14 = 46.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.14x = 168.14 × 46.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.14x = 7,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,770.71/112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.29

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