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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.18, 630.21 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.18, 630.21 and 112.05 is: 168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.18 : 630.21 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.18/630.21 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.18x = 630.21 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.18x = 70,611.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,611.88/420.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.05

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