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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.56, 168.92 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.56, 168.92 and 72.08 is: 108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.56 : 168.92 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.56/168.92 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.56x = 168.92 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.56x = 12,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,175.75/112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.17

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