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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.37, 168.28 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.37, 168.28 and 95.09 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.37 : 168.28 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.37/168.28 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.37x = 168.28 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.37x = 16,000.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,000.67/112.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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