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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.36, 168.60 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.36, 168.60 and 71.22 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.36 : 168.60 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.36/168.60 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.36x = 168.60 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.36x = 12,007.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,007.69/112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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