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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 168.27 and 47.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 168.27 and 47.16 is: 70.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 168.27 = 47.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/168.27 = 47.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 168.27 × 47.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 7,935.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,935.61/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.75

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