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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 168.35 and 42.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 168.35 and 42.83 is: 64.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 168.35 = 42.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/168.35 = 42.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 168.35 × 42.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 7,210.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,210.43/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.27

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