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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.40, 168.48 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.40, 168.48 and 76.34 is: 114.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.40 : 168.48 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.40/168.48 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.40x = 168.48 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.40x = 12,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,861.76/112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.43

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