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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.32, 168 and 75.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.32, 168 and 75.84 is: 113.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.32 : 168 = 75.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.32/168 = 75.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.32x = 168 × 75.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.32x = 12,741.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,741.12/112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.44

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