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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 168.32 and 35.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 168.32 and 35.18 is: 52.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 168.32 = 35.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/168.32 = 35.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 168.32 × 35.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 5,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921.38/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.76

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