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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.21, 168.19 and 43.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.21, 168.19 and 43.69 is: 65.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.21 : 168.19 = 43.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.21/168.19 = 43.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.21x = 168.19 × 43.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.21x = 7,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,348.22/112.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.49

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