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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.26, 168.34 and 43.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.26, 168.34 and 43.80 is: 65.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.26 : 168.34 = 43.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.26/168.34 = 43.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.26x = 168.34 × 43.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.26x = 7,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,373.29/112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.68

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