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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 168.51 and 43.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 168.51 and 43.92 is: 65.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 168.51 = 43.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/168.51 = 43.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 168.51 × 43.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 7,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,400.96/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.86

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