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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.26, 168.36 and 37.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.26, 168.36 and 37.10 is: 55.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.26 : 168.36 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.26/168.36 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.26x = 168.36 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.26x = 6,245.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245.31/112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.63

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