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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.34, 168.42 and 69.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.34, 168.42 and 69.50 is: 104.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.34 : 168.42 = 69.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.34/168.42 = 69.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.34x = 168.42 × 69.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.34x = 11,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,705.19/112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.19

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