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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.67, 168.80 and 83.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.67, 168.80 and 83.85 is: 125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.67 : 168.80 = 83.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.67/168.80 = 83.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.67x = 168.80 × 83.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.67x = 14,153.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,153.88/112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.62

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