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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.30, 168.28 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.30, 168.28 and 83.52 is: 125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.30 : 168.28 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.30/168.28 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.30x = 168.28 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.30x = 14,054.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,054.75/112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.15

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