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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.54, 168.69 and 63.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.54, 168.69 and 63.73 is: 95.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.54 : 168.69 = 63.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.54/168.69 = 63.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.54x = 168.69 × 63.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.54x = 10,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,750.41/112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.53

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