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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.79, 168.98 and 61.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.79, 168.98 and 61.36 is: 91.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.79 : 168.98 = 61.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.79/168.98 = 61.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.79x = 168.98 × 61.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.79x = 10,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,368.61/112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.93

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