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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.32, 169.56 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.32, 169.56 and 111.68 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.32 : 169.56 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.32/169.56 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.32x = 169.56 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.32x = 18,936.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,936.46/112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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