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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.22, 168.50 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.22, 168.50 and 86.86 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.22 : 168.50 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.22/168.50 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.22x = 168.50 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.22x = 14,635.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,635.91/112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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