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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.50, 168.81 and 61.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.50, 168.81 and 61.14 is: 91.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.50 : 168.81 = 61.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.50/168.81 = 61.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.50x = 168.81 × 61.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.50x = 10,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,321.04/112.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.74

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