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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 168.57 and 35.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 168.57 and 35.35 is: 53.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 168.57 = 35.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/168.57 = 35.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 168.57 × 35.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 5,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,958.95/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.01

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