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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.42, 168.86 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.42, 168.86 and 71.88 is: 107.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.42 : 168.86 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.42/168.86 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.42x = 168.86 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.42x = 12,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,137.66/112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.97

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