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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.75, 168.86 and 55.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.75, 168.86 and 55.01 is: 82.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.75 : 168.86 = 55.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.75/168.86 = 55.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.75x = 168.86 × 55.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.75x = 9,289.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289.39/112.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.39

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