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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.55, 168.68 and 63.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.55, 168.68 and 63.80 is: 95.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.55 : 168.68 = 63.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.55/168.68 = 63.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.55x = 168.68 × 63.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.55x = 10,761.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,761.78/112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.62

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