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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.55, 168.77 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.55, 168.77 and 73.44 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.55 : 168.77 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.55/168.77 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.55x = 168.77 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.55x = 12,394.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,394.47/112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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