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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.51, 168.71 and 44.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.51, 168.71 and 44.06 is: 66.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.51 : 168.71 = 44.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.51/168.71 = 44.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.51x = 168.71 × 44.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.51x = 7,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433.14/112.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.07

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