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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.30, 168.03 and 93.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.30, 168.03 and 93.05 is: 139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.30 : 168.03 = 93.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.30/168.03 = 93.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.30x = 168.03 × 93.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.30x = 15,635.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635.19/112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.23

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