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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.46, 168.60 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.46, 168.60 and 81.53 is: 122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.46 : 168.60 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.46/168.60 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.46x = 168.60 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.46x = 13,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,745.59/112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.23

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