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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.68, 168.70 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.68, 168.70 and 84.20 is: 126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 168.70 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/168.70 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 168.70 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 14,204.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,204.54/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.06

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