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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.43, 168.68 and 79.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.43, 168.68 and 79.20 is: 118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.43 : 168.68 = 79.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.43/168.68 = 79.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.43x = 168.68 × 79.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.43x = 13,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,359.06/112.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.83

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