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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.68, 168.39 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.68, 168.39 and 76.23 is: 113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 168.39 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/168.39 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 168.39 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 12,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,836.37/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.92

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