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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.12, 168.12 and 71.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.12, 168.12 and 71.47 is: 107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.12 : 168.12 = 71.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.12/168.12 = 71.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.12x = 168.12 × 71.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.12x = 12,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,015.54/112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.17

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