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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.53, 168.93 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.53, 168.93 and 86.87 is: 130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.53 : 168.93 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.53/168.93 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.53x = 168.93 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.53x = 14,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,674.32/112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.41

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