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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.12, 168.15 and 73.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.12, 168.15 and 73.87 is: 110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.12 : 168.15 = 73.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.12/168.15 = 73.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.12x = 168.15 × 73.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.12x = 12,420.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,420.40/112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.78

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