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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.57, 168.92 and 61.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.57, 168.92 and 61.21 is: 91.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.57 : 168.92 = 61.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.57/168.92 = 61.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.57x = 168.92 × 61.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.57x = 10,339.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,339.59/112.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.85

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