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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.29, 168.48 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.29, 168.48 and 55.25 is: 82.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.29 : 168.48 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.29/168.48 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.29x = 168.48 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.29x = 9,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,308.24/112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.89

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