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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.30, 168.47 and 43.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.30, 168.47 and 43.87 is: 65.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.30 : 168.47 = 43.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.30/168.47 = 43.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.30x = 168.47 × 43.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.30x = 7,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,390.78/112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.81

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