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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.32, 168.72 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.32, 168.72 and 71.84 is: 107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.32 : 168.72 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.32/168.72 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.32x = 168.72 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.32x = 12,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,120.84/112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.91

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