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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.29, 168.51 and 43.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.29, 168.51 and 43.81 is: 65.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.29 : 168.51 = 43.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.29/168.51 = 43.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.29x = 168.51 × 43.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.29x = 7,382.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,382.42/112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.74

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