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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.03, 168.08 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.03, 168.08 and 73.58 is: 110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.03 : 168.08 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.03/168.08 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.03x = 168.08 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.03x = 12,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,367.33/112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.39

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