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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.36, 168.46 and 57.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.36, 168.46 and 57.44 is: 86.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.36 : 168.46 = 57.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.36/168.46 = 57.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.36x = 168.46 × 57.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.36x = 9,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,676.34/112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.12

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