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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.28, 168.15 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.28, 168.15 and 77.94 is: 116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.28 : 168.15 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.28/168.15 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.28x = 168.15 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.28x = 13,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,105.61/112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.73

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