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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.32, 168.24 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.32, 168.24 and 76.08 is: 113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.32 : 168.24 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.32/168.24 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.32x = 168.24 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.32x = 12,799.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,799.70/112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.96

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