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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.54, 168.54 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.54, 168.54 and 73.91 is: 110.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.54 : 168.54 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.54/168.54 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.54x = 168.54 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.54x = 12,456.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,456.79/112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.69

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