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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.34, 168.59 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.34, 168.59 and 43.88 is: 65.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.34 : 168.59 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.34/168.59 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.34x = 168.59 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.34x = 7,396.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,396.67/112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.84

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