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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.21, 168.06 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.21, 168.06 and 81.70 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.21 : 168.06 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.21/168.06 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.21x = 168.06 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.21x = 13,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,731.33/112.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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