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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.50, 427.99 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.50, 427.99 and 112.12 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.50 : 427.99 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.50/427.99 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.50x = 427.99 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.50x = 47,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,986.49/285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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