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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.15, 168.36 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.15, 168.36 and 71.74 is: 107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.15 : 168.36 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.15/168.36 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.15x = 168.36 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.15x = 12,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,077.73/112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.70

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