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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 168.26 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 168.26 and 69.12 is: 103.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 168.26 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/168.26 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 168.26 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 11,630.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,630.17/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.44

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