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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.64, 168.98 and 35.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.64, 168.98 and 35.61 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.64 : 168.98 = 35.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.64/168.98 = 35.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.64x = 168.98 × 35.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.64x = 6,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,017.47/112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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