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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.64, 168.60 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.64, 168.60 and 85.52 is: 128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.64 : 168.60 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.64/168.60 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.64x = 168.60 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.64x = 14,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,418.67/112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.01

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