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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.47, 168.63 and 65.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.47, 168.63 and 65.53 is: 98.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.47 : 168.63 = 65.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.47/168.63 = 65.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.47x = 168.63 × 65.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.47x = 11,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,050.32/112.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.25

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