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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.53, 168.71 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.53, 168.71 and 61.11 is: 91.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.53 : 168.71 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.53/168.71 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.53x = 168.71 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.53x = 10,309.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,309.56/112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.62

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