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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.34, 168.38 and 54.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.34, 168.38 and 54.50 is: 81.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.34 : 168.38 = 54.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.34/168.38 = 54.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.34x = 168.38 × 54.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.34x = 9,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176.71/112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.69

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