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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 168.33 and 84.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 168.33 and 84.69 is: 127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 168.33 = 84.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/168.33 = 84.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 168.33 × 84.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 14,255.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,255.87/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.09

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