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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 168.09 and 81.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 168.09 and 81.87 is: 122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 168.09 = 81.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/168.09 = 81.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 168.09 × 81.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 13,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,761.53/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.46

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