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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.47, 168.39 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.47, 168.39 and 93.21 is: 139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.47 : 168.39 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.47/168.39 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.47x = 168.39 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.47x = 15,695.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,695.63/112.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.55

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