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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.30, 168.41 and 39.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.30, 168.41 and 39.15 is: 58.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.30 : 168.41 = 39.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.30/168.41 = 39.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.30x = 168.41 × 39.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.30x = 6,593.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593.35/112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.71

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