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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.07, 168 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.07, 168 and 73.56 is: 110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.07 : 168 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.07/168 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.07x = 168 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.07x = 12,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,358.08/112.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.28

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