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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.52, 168.89 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.52, 168.89 and 93.49 is: 140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.52 : 168.89 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.52/168.89 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.52x = 168.89 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.52x = 15,788.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,788.64/112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.32

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