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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.58, 168.55 and 96.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.58, 168.55 and 96.23 is: 144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.58 : 168.55 = 96.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.58/168.55 = 96.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.58x = 168.55 × 96.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.58x = 16,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,219.57/112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.07

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