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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.28, 168.21 and 64.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.28, 168.21 and 64.22 is: 96.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.28 : 168.21 = 64.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.28/168.21 = 64.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.28x = 168.21 × 64.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.28x = 10,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,802.45/112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.21

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