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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.53, 168.86 and 44.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.53, 168.86 and 44.05 is: 66.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.53 : 168.86 = 44.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.53/168.86 = 44.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.53x = 168.86 × 44.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.53x = 7,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438.34/112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.10

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