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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 168.78 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 168.78 and 54.81 is: 82.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 168.78 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/168.78 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 168.78 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 9,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,250.83/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.16

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