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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.33, 168.53 and 40.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.33, 168.53 and 40.20 is: 60.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.33 : 168.53 = 40.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.33/168.53 = 40.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.33x = 168.53 × 40.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.33x = 6,774.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774.91/112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.31

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