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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 168.87 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 168.87 and 85.32 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 168.87 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/168.87 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 168.87 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 14,407.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407.99/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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