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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.70, 168.96 and 48.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.70, 168.96 and 48.50 is: 72.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.70 : 168.96 = 48.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.70/168.96 = 48.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.70x = 168.96 × 48.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.70x = 8,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,194.56/112.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.71

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