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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.56, 168.42 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.56, 168.42 and 66.94 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.56 : 168.42 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.56/168.42 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.56x = 168.42 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.56x = 11,274.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,274.03/112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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