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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.15, 168.08 and 60.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.15, 168.08 and 60.81 is: 91.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.15 : 168.08 = 60.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.15/168.08 = 60.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.15x = 168.08 × 60.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.15x = 10,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,220.94/112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.14

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