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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.57, 168.94 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.57, 168.94 and 61.22 is: 91.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.57 : 168.94 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.57/168.94 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.57x = 168.94 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.57x = 10,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,342.66/112.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.88

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