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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 168.08 and 81.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 168.08 and 81.99 is: 122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 168.08 = 81.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/168.08 = 81.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 168.08 × 81.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 13,780.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,780.47/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.79

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