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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.72, 168.96 and 50.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.72, 168.96 and 50.98 is: 76.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.72 : 168.96 = 50.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.72/168.96 = 50.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.72x = 168.96 × 50.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.72x = 8,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,613.58/112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.42

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