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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.29, 168.07 and 77.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.29, 168.07 and 77.85 is: 116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.29 : 168.07 = 77.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.29/168.07 = 77.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.29x = 168.07 × 77.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.29x = 13,084.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,084.25/112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.52

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