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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.51, 168.81 and 40.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.51, 168.81 and 40.42 is: 60.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.51 : 168.81 = 40.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.51/168.81 = 40.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.51x = 168.81 × 40.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.51x = 6,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,823.30/112.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.65

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