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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 168.28 and 31.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 168.28 and 31.03 is: 46.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 168.28 = 31.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/168.28 = 31.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 168.28 × 31.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 5,221.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221.23/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.54

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