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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.67, 168.92 and 44.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.67, 168.92 and 44.18 is: 66.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.67 : 168.92 = 44.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.67/168.92 = 44.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.67x = 168.92 × 44.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.67x = 7,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462.66/112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.23

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