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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 168.93 and 44.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 168.93 and 44.18 is: 66.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 168.93 = 44.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/168.93 = 44.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 168.93 × 44.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 7,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462.48/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.24

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