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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.54, 168.64 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.54, 168.64 and 61.17 is: 91.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.54 : 168.64 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.54/168.64 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.54x = 168.64 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.54x = 10,315.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,315.71/112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.66

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