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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 168.83 and 43.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 168.83 and 43.16 is: 64.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 168.83 = 43.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/168.83 = 43.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 168.83 × 43.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 7,286.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,286.49/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.70

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