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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 168.10 and 76.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 168.10 and 76.01 is: 113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 168.10 = 76.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/168.10 = 76.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 168.10 × 76.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 12,776.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,776.25/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.89

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