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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.37, 168.57 and 43.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.37, 168.57 and 43.92 is: 65.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.37 : 168.57 = 43.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.37/168.57 = 43.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.37x = 168.57 × 43.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.37x = 7,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,403.59/112.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.89

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