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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.52, 168.78 and 44.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.52, 168.78 and 44.06 is: 66.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.52 : 168.78 = 44.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.52/168.78 = 44.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.52x = 168.78 × 44.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.52x = 7,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,435.60/112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.09

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