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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.54, 168.80 and 48.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.54, 168.80 and 48.40 is: 72.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.54 : 168.80 = 48.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.54/168.80 = 48.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.54x = 168.80 × 48.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.54x = 8,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,169.92/112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.60

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