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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.82, 168 and 76.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.82, 168 and 76.05 is: 114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.82 : 168 = 76.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.82/168 = 76.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.82x = 168 × 76.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.82x = 12,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,775.56/111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.25

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