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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 168.63 and 48.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 168.63 and 48.25 is: 72.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 168.63 = 48.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/168.63 = 48.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 168.63 × 48.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 8,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,136.40/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.40

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