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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.63, 168.52 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.63, 168.52 and 78.46 is: 117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.63 : 168.52 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.63/168.52 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.63x = 168.52 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.63x = 13,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,222.08/112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.39

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