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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.15, 168.18 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.15, 168.18 and 43.66 is: 65.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.15 : 168.18 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.15/168.18 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.15x = 168.18 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.15x = 7,342.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342.74/112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.47

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