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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.75, 168.98 and 54.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.75, 168.98 and 54.83 is: 82.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.75 : 168.98 = 54.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.75/168.98 = 54.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.75x = 168.98 × 54.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.75x = 9,265.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,265.32/112.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.18

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