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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.12, 168.08 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.12, 168.08 and 71.55 is: 107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.12 : 168.08 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.12/168.08 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.12x = 168.08 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.12x = 12,025.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,025.77/112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.26

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