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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 168.19 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 168.19 and 71.64 is: 107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 168.19 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/168.19 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 168.19 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 12,048.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,048.95/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.42

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