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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.57, 168.91 and 76.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.57, 168.91 and 76.03 is: 114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.57 : 168.91 = 76.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.57/168.91 = 76.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.57x = 168.91 × 76.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.57x = 12,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,841.38/112.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.08

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