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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 168.68 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 168.68 and 43.94 is: 65.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 168.68 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/168.68 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 168.68 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 7,411.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,411.43/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.93

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