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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.28, 168.18 and 77.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.28, 168.18 and 77.92 is: 116.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.28 : 168.18 = 77.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.28/168.18 = 77.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.28x = 168.18 × 77.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.28x = 13,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,104.59/112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.71

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