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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.63, 168.98 and 63.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.63, 168.98 and 63.83 is: 95.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.63 : 168.98 = 63.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.63/168.98 = 63.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.63x = 168.98 × 63.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.63x = 10,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,785.99/112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.76

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