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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.33, 168.69 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.33, 168.69 and 76.29 is: 114.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.33 : 168.69 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.33/168.69 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.33x = 168.69 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.33x = 12,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,869.36/112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.57

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