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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.15, 168.21 and 35.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.15, 168.21 and 35.11 is: 52.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.15 : 168.21 = 35.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.15/168.21 = 35.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.15x = 168.21 × 35.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.15x = 5,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,905.12/112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.66

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