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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 168.28 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 168.28 and 73.60 is: 110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 168.28 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/168.28 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 168.28 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 12,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,384.20/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.45

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