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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 168.83 and 61.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 168.83 and 61.32 is: 91.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 168.83 = 61.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/168.83 = 61.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 168.83 × 61.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 10,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,352.35/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.90

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