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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 168.38 and 47.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 168.38 and 47.25 is: 70.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 168.38 = 47.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/168.38 = 47.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 168.38 × 47.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 7,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,955.96/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.89

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