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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.33, 168.39 and 40.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.33, 168.39 and 40.14 is: 60.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.33 : 168.39 = 40.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.33/168.39 = 40.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.33x = 168.39 × 40.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.33x = 6,759.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759.17/112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.17

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