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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.31, 168.22 and 73.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.31, 168.22 and 73.65 is: 110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.31 : 168.22 = 73.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.31/168.22 = 73.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.31x = 168.22 × 73.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.31x = 12,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,389.40/112.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.31

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