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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 168.51 and 54.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 168.51 and 54.59 is: 81.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 168.51 = 54.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/168.51 = 54.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 168.51 × 54.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 9,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,198.96/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.83

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