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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 168.57 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 168.57 and 76.59 is: 114.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 168.57 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/168.57 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 168.57 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 12,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,910.78/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.85

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