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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.56, 168.60 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.56, 168.60 and 76.32 is: 114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.56 : 168.60 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.56/168.60 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.56x = 168.60 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.56x = 12,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,867.55/112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.32

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