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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 168.06 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 168.06 and 79.65 is: 119.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 168.06 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/168.06 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 168.06 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 13,385.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,385.98/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.34

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