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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.15, 168.13 and 43.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.15, 168.13 and 43.62 is: 65.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.15 : 168.13 = 43.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.15/168.13 = 43.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.15x = 168.13 × 43.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.15x = 7,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,333.72/112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.39

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