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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 168.48 and 66.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 168.48 and 66.93 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 168.48 = 66.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/168.48 = 66.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 168.48 × 66.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 11,275.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,275.73/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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