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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 168.68 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 168.68 and 54.74 is: 81.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 168.68 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/168.68 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 168.68 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 9,233.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,233.54/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.99

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