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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.35, 168.31 and 64.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.35, 168.31 and 64.11 is: 96.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.35 : 168.31 = 64.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.35/168.31 = 64.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.35x = 168.31 × 64.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.35x = 10,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,790.35/112.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.04

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