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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.68, 168.71 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.68, 168.71 and 95.46 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 168.71 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/168.71 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 168.71 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 16,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104.58/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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