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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 168.35 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 168.35 and 95.87 is: 143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 168.35 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/168.35 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 168.35 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 16,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,139.77/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.81

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