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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.04, 168.25 and 75.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.04, 168.25 and 75.59 is: 113.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.04 : 168.25 = 75.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.04/168.25 = 75.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.04x = 168.25 × 75.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.04x = 12,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,718.02/112.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.51

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