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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 681.18 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 681.18 and 112.14 is: 168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 681.18 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/681.18 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 681.18 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 76,387.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,387.53/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.20

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