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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.75, 168.83 and 83.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.75, 168.83 and 83.81 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.75 : 168.83 = 83.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.75/168.83 = 83.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.75x = 168.83 × 83.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.75x = 14,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,150.27/112.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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