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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 168.19 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 168.19 and 77.94 is: 116.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 168.19 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/168.19 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 168.19 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 13,108.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,108.53/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.80

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