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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.58, 168.99 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.58, 168.99 and 64.50 is: 96.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.58 : 168.99 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.58/168.99 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.58x = 168.99 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.58x = 10,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,899.86/112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.82

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