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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 168.17 and 48.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 168.17 and 48.09 is: 72.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 168.17 = 48.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/168.17 = 48.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 168.17 × 48.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 8,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,087.05/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.10

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