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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.52, 168.68 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.52, 168.68 and 35.43 is: 53.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.52 : 168.68 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.52/168.68 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.52x = 168.68 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.52x = 5,976.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,976.33/112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.12

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