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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 168.30 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 168.30 and 73.94 is: 110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 168.30 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/168.30 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 168.30 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 12,443.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443.26/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.70

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