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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.66, 168.93 and 63.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.66, 168.93 and 63.91 is: 95.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.66 : 168.93 = 63.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.66/168.93 = 63.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.66x = 168.93 × 63.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.66x = 10,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,796.13/112.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.83

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