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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.53, 168.69 and 44.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.53, 168.69 and 44.10 is: 66.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.53 : 168.69 = 44.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.53/168.69 = 44.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.53x = 168.69 × 44.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.53x = 7,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439.23/112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.11

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