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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.21, 168.33 and 54.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.21, 168.33 and 54.43 is: 81.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.21 : 168.33 = 54.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.21/168.33 = 54.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.21x = 168.33 × 54.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.21x = 9,162.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162.20/112.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.65

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