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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.61, 168.71 and 66.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.61, 168.71 and 66.23 is: 99.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.61 : 168.71 = 66.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.61/168.71 = 66.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.61x = 168.71 × 66.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.61x = 11,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,173.66/112.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.22

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