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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.51, 168.81 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.51, 168.81 and 94.42 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.51 : 168.81 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.51/168.81 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.51x = 168.81 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.51x = 15,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,939.04/112.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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