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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.69, 168.97 and 40.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.69, 168.97 and 40.53 is: 60.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.69 : 168.97 = 40.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.69/168.97 = 40.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.69x = 168.97 × 40.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.69x = 6,848.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848.35/112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.77

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