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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.60, 168.66 and 54.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.60, 168.66 and 54.70 is: 81.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.60 : 168.66 = 54.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.60/168.66 = 54.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.60x = 168.66 × 54.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.60x = 9,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,225.70/112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.93

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