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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.55, 168.86 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.55, 168.86 and 44.09 is: 66.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.55 : 168.86 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.55/168.86 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.55x = 168.86 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.55x = 7,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445.24/112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.15

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