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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.60, 168.64 and 78.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.60, 168.64 and 78.38 is: 117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.60 : 168.64 = 78.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.60/168.64 = 78.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.60x = 168.64 × 78.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.60x = 13,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,218.42/112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.40

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