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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.42, 168.68 and 48.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.42, 168.68 and 48.25 is: 72.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.42 : 168.68 = 48.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.42/168.68 = 48.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.42x = 168.68 × 48.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.42x = 8,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138.81/112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.40

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