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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.64, 168.92 and 48.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.64, 168.92 and 48.52 is: 72.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.64 : 168.92 = 48.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.64/168.92 = 48.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.64x = 168.92 × 48.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.64x = 8,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,196.00/112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.76

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