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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.46, 168.72 and 61.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.46, 168.72 and 61.12 is: 91.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.46 : 168.72 = 61.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.46/168.72 = 61.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.46x = 168.72 × 61.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.46x = 10,312.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,312.15/112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.70

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