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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 168.40 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 168.40 and 82.20 is: 123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 168.40 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/168.40 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 168.40 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 13,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,842.48/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.11

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