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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 168.35 and 40.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 168.35 and 40.07 is: 60.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 168.35 = 40.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/168.35 = 40.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 168.35 × 40.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 6,745.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,745.78/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.13

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