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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.14, 168.33 and 68.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.14, 168.33 and 68.85 is: 103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.14 : 168.33 = 68.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.14/168.33 = 68.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.14x = 168.33 × 68.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.14x = 11,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,589.52/112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.35

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