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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.63, 168.87 and 54.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.63, 168.87 and 54.78 is: 82.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.63 : 168.87 = 54.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.63/168.87 = 54.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.63x = 168.87 × 54.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.63x = 9,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,250.70/112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.13

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