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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.30, 168.60 and 75.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.30, 168.60 and 75.63 is: 113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.30 : 168.60 = 75.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.30/168.60 = 75.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.30x = 168.60 × 75.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.30x = 12,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,751.22/112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.55

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