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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.29, 168.42 and 40.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.29, 168.42 and 40.16 is: 60.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.29 : 168.42 = 40.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.29/168.42 = 40.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.29x = 168.42 × 40.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.29x = 6,763.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,763.75/112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.23

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