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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.86, 168.93 and 95.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.86, 168.93 and 95.63 is: 143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.86 : 168.93 = 95.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.86/168.93 = 95.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.86x = 168.93 × 95.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.86x = 16,153.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,153.93/112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.13

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