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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.10, 168.24 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.10, 168.24 and 71.39 is: 107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.10 : 168.24 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.10/168.24 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.10x = 168.24 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.10x = 12,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,009.81/112.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.14

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