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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 168.61 and 61.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 168.61 and 61.01 is: 91.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 168.61 = 61.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/168.61 = 61.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 168.61 × 61.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 10,286.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,286.90/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.54

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