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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.46, 168.54 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.46, 168.54 and 94.44 is: 141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.46 : 168.54 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.46/168.54 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.46x = 168.54 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.46x = 15,916.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,916.92/112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.53

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