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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.60, 168.52 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.60, 168.52 and 72.04 is: 107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.60 : 168.52 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.60/168.52 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.60x = 168.52 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.60x = 12,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,140.18/112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.82

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