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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.40, 168.62 and 43.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.40, 168.62 and 43.95 is: 65.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.40 : 168.62 = 43.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.40/168.62 = 43.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.40x = 168.62 × 43.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.40x = 7,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,410.85/112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.93

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