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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.30, 168.46 and 54.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.30, 168.46 and 54.55 is: 81.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.30 : 168.46 = 54.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.30/168.46 = 54.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.30x = 168.46 × 54.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.30x = 9,188.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,188.94/112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.83

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