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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.50, 168.63 and 54.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.50, 168.63 and 54.76 is: 82.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.50 : 168.63 = 54.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.50/168.63 = 54.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.50x = 168.63 × 54.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.50x = 9,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,234.89/112.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.09

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