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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.20, 168.14 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.20, 168.14 and 88.28 is: 132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.20 : 168.14 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.20/168.14 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.20x = 168.14 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.20x = 14,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843.40/112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.29

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