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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.64, 168.80 and 84.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.64, 168.80 and 84.16 is: 126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.64 : 168.80 = 84.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.64/168.80 = 84.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.64x = 168.80 × 84.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.64x = 14,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,206.21/112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.12

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