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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.20, 168.14 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.20, 168.14 and 76.16 is: 114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.20 : 168.14 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.20/168.14 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.20x = 168.14 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.20x = 12,804.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,804.32/112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.12

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