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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 168.96 and 61.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 168.96 and 61.39 is: 92.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 168.96 = 61.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/168.96 = 61.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 168.96 × 61.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 10,372.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,372.55/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.02

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