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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 168.08 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 168.08 and 74.08 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 168.08 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/168.08 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 168.08 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 12,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451.37/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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