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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.16, 168.20 and 63.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.16, 168.20 and 63.36 is: 95.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.16 : 168.20 = 63.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.16/168.20 = 63.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.16x = 168.20 × 63.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.16x = 10,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,657.23/112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.02

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