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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.29, 168.47 and 78.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.29, 168.47 and 78.27 is: 117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.29 : 168.47 = 78.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.29/168.47 = 78.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.29x = 168.47 × 78.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.29x = 13,186.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,186.97/112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.43

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