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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.56, 168.68 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.56, 168.68 and 69.16 is: 103.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.56 : 168.68 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.56/168.68 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.56x = 168.68 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.56x = 11,665.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,665.91/112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.64

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