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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 168.63 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 168.63 and 71.94 is: 107.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 168.63 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/168.63 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 168.63 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 12,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,131.24/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.72

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