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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.48, 168.69 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.48, 168.69 and 63.74 is: 95.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.48 : 168.69 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.48/168.69 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.48x = 168.69 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.48x = 10,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,752.30/112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.59

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