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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.48, 168.73 and 63.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.48, 168.73 and 63.77 is: 95.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.48 : 168.73 = 63.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.48/168.73 = 63.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.48x = 168.73 × 63.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.48x = 10,758.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,758.91/112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.65

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