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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.16, 168.20 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.16, 168.20 and 75.58 is: 113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.16 : 168.20 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.16/168.20 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.16x = 168.20 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.16x = 12,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,712.56/112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.34

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