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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.64, 168.72 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.64, 168.72 and 72.08 is: 107.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.64 : 168.72 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.64/168.72 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.64x = 168.72 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.64x = 12,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,161.34/112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.97

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