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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 168.66 and 85.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 168.66 and 85.35 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 168.66 = 85.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/168.66 = 85.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 168.66 × 85.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 14,395.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,395.13/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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