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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 168.62 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 168.62 and 78.12 is: 117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 168.62 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/168.62 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 168.62 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 13,172.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,172.20/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.15

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