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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.30, 168.42 and 69.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.30, 168.42 and 69.24 is: 103.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.30 : 168.42 = 69.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.30/168.42 = 69.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.30x = 168.42 × 69.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.30x = 11,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,660.56/112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.83

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