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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.36, 168.47 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.36, 168.47 and 76.18 is: 114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.36 : 168.47 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.36/168.47 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.36x = 168.47 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.36x = 12,834.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,834.24/112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.22

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