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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.15, 168.29 and 43.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.15, 168.29 and 43.70 is: 65.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.15 : 168.29 = 43.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.15/168.29 = 43.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.15x = 168.29 × 43.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.15x = 7,354.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,354.05/112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.58

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