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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.05, 168.48 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.05, 168.48 and 76.23 is: 114.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.05 : 168.48 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.05/168.48 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.05x = 168.48 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.05x = 12,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,843.23/112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.62

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