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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.54, 168.78 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.54, 168.78 and 76.66 is: 114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.54 : 168.78 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.54/168.78 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.54x = 168.78 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.54x = 12,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,938.67/112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.97

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