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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 168.75 and 44.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 168.75 and 44.07 is: 66.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 168.75 = 44.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/168.75 = 44.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 168.75 × 44.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 7,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,436.81/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.05

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