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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.21, 168.38 and 43.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.21, 168.38 and 43.79 is: 65.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.21 : 168.38 = 43.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.21/168.38 = 43.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.21x = 168.38 × 43.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.21x = 7,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,373.36/112.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.71

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