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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.18, 168.28 and 54.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.18, 168.28 and 54.50 is: 81.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.18 : 168.28 = 54.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.18/168.28 = 54.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.18x = 168.28 × 54.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.18x = 9,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,171.26/112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.75

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