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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.27, 168.05 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.27, 168.05 and 73.66 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.27 : 168.05 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.27/168.05 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.27x = 168.05 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.27x = 12,377.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,377.77/112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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