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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.43, 168.52 and 43.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.43, 168.52 and 43.92 is: 65.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.43 : 168.52 = 43.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.43/168.52 = 43.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.43x = 168.52 × 43.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.43x = 7,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401.40/112.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.83

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