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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.33, 168.43 and 81.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.33, 168.43 and 81.49 is: 122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.33 : 168.43 = 81.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.33/168.43 = 81.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.33x = 168.43 × 81.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.33x = 13,725.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,725.78/112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.19

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