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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.18, 168.04 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.18, 168.04 and 85.04 is: 127.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.18 : 168.04 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.18/168.04 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.18x = 168.04 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.18x = 14,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,290.12/112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.39

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