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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 167.78 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 167.78 and 68.56 is: 102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 167.78 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/167.78 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 167.78 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 11,503.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,503.00/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.71

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