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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.46, 168.65 and 73.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.46, 168.65 and 73.95 is: 110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.46 : 168.65 = 73.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.46/168.65 = 73.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.46x = 168.65 × 73.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.46x = 12,471.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,471.67/112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.90

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