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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.28, 168.48 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.28, 168.48 and 94.72 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.28 : 168.48 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.28/168.48 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.28x = 168.48 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.28x = 15,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958.43/112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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