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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 168.59 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 168.59 and 95.34 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 168.59 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/168.59 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 168.59 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 16,072.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,072.89/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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