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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.32, 168.35 and 69.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.32, 168.35 and 69.02 is: 103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.32 : 168.35 = 69.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.32/168.35 = 69.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.32x = 168.35 × 69.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.32x = 11,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,618.92/112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.45

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