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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.14, 168.24 and 54.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.14, 168.24 and 54.36 is: 81.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.14 : 168.24 = 54.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.14/168.24 = 54.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.14x = 168.24 × 54.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.14x = 9,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,145.53/112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.55

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