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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 168.26 and 43.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 168.26 and 43.65 is: 65.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 168.26 = 43.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/168.26 = 43.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 168.26 × 43.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 7,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344.33/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.47

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