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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 168.80 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 168.80 and 74.11 is: 111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 168.80 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/168.80 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 168.80 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 12,508.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,508.55/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.04

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