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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.22, 168.24 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.22, 168.24 and 78 is: 116.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.22 : 168.24 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.22/168.24 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.22x = 168.24 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.22x = 13,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,122.72/112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.94

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