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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.28, 168.26 and 76.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.28, 168.26 and 76.36 is: 114.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.28 : 168.26 = 76.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.28/168.26 = 76.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.28x = 168.26 × 76.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.28x = 12,848.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,848.33/112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.43

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