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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.45, 168.67 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.45, 168.67 and 54.72 is: 82.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.45 : 168.67 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.45/168.67 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.45x = 168.67 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.45x = 9,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,228.78/112.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.07

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