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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.35, 168.50 and 31.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.35, 168.50 and 31.19 is: 46.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.35 : 168.50 = 31.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.35/168.50 = 31.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.35x = 168.50 × 31.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.35x = 5,254.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,254.58/112.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.77

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