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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 168.27 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 168.27 and 73.68 is: 110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 168.27 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/168.27 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 168.27 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 12,398.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,398.13/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.47

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