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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.22, 168.26 and 43.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.22, 168.26 and 43.70 is: 65.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.22 : 168.26 = 43.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.22/168.26 = 43.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.22x = 168.26 × 43.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.22x = 7,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,352.96/112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.52

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