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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.33, 168.39 and 42.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.33, 168.39 and 42.87 is: 64.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.33 : 168.39 = 42.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.33/168.39 = 42.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.33x = 168.39 × 42.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.33x = 7,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,218.88/112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.26

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