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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.04, 167.84 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.04, 167.84 and 76.04 is: 113.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.04 : 167.84 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.04/167.84 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.04x = 167.84 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.04x = 12,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762.55/112.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.91

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